Eye drop
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- For the television show, see Eye Drops.
Eye drops are
saline-containing drops used as a vector to administer medication in the
eye. Depending on the condition being treated, they may contain
steroids (e.g.
dexamethasone),
antihistamines,
sympathomimetics,
beta receptor blockers,
parasympathomimetics (e.g.
pilocarpine),
parasympatholytics (e.g.
tropicamide or
atropine),
prostaglandins,
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or
topical anesthetics. Eye drops sometimes do not have medications in them and are only lubricating and
tear-replacing solutions, and they can also contain anti-redness and similar chemicals.
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